New York 2140
New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson is a thought-provoking exploration of a future where rising waters have transformed New York City into a vibrant metropolis of canals and islands. Published by Orbit in 2017, this 1st edition spans 613 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the diverse inhabitants of a single building, illustrating how they adapt to the profound changes brought about by climate change.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of life in a submerged city, as Robinson delves into the complexities of city life amidst environmental upheaval. The book combines elements of science fiction and social commentary, offering insights into how individuals and communities navigate their new reality. With themes of adaptation and resilience, New York 2140 invites readers to reflect on the future of urban living in the face of climate challenges.
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‘Robinson is one of the world’s finest working novelists, in any genre. New York 2140 is a towering novel about a genuinely grave threat to civilisation’GuardianThe waters rose, submerging New York City.But the residents adapted and it remained the bustling, vibrant metropolis it had always been. Though changed forever.Every street became a canal. Every skyscraper an island.Through the eyes of the varied inhabitants of one building Kim Stanley Robinson shows us how one of our great cities will change with the rising tides.And how we too will change.‘Like all great sci-fi, New York 2140 is as much inward-looking as it is forward- . . . Robinson’s work has a strong, intelligent social conscience‘GQ‘Only sci-fi can drown Manhattan and make you want to live there’ Bloomberg Business Week
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